Friday, January 7, 2011

STYLE ICON Carolyn Bessette Kennedy

I was asked once what I considered the definition of a 'style icon'. My answer was simple-an individual whose style stands the test of time regardless of decade and trends. Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was definitely one of those individuals.

Carolyn Jeanne Bessette-Kennedy

(January 7, 1966-July 16, 1999)

Much like the mother-in-law she had never met, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy was a true style icon. Looking fab in an evening dress or sweats and sneakers seemed to come naturally to the flaxen haired beauty. Her style simply put, was pared down chic done just right.﻿Nothing over-the-top or overly racy, minimal jewellery or make-up save her signature red lipstick, and always a touch of her own personal flair and sex appeal. Classic American style at it's finest!

It has been said that she was a beauty inside and out. Publicly, she displayed polish and poise, preferring to guard her privacy with reserve and well-mannered aloofness towards the press. Privately, she was rumoured to be fun, easy going with a genuine heart and one of the most attentive people you could have a conversation with, once again much like the other famous Mrs. Kennedy before her.

What strikes me most about these photos of beautiful Carolyn was how timeless her beauty was and wardrobe. These are clothes that will never go out of style - they were fashionable in the 90s and are today. I was so saddened by her loss, as well as that of JFK, Jr. and Carolyn's sister in the plane crash. Oh, what could have been.

Stunning! She looks absolutely amazing.Apparently the surviving Caroline has vetoed the latest Kennedy series with katie Holmes in the US! Shame, I really wanted to see that. Hopefully it still comes to the UK.Happy new year! x LondonZest

About Me

Anastasia Schembri is an etiquette trainer, freelance writer, and the editor behind 'Lily Lemontree', a site dedicated to the revival of social graces. She will never give up her dream of breathing life back into the handwritten note, good manners and proper cocktail parties.